Agenda and minutes

1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the first meeting of the Standards of Conduct Committee. There were no declarations of interest.

2.1 The Committee considered and noted its remit as prescribed by Standing Order 22.

4.1 The Committee resolved under Standing Order 17.42 to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting.

5.1 The Chair welcomed the Commissioner for Standards to the meeting.

5.2 The Committee discussed its procedures and ways of working.

5.3 In accordance with paragraph 10.2 of the procedure, the Committee agreed to elect Andrew RT Davies as temporary chair in instances where the Chair is unable to act.

6.1 The Committee considered its early activity and agreed work programme priorities for the autumn term and beyond.

7.1 The Committee considered a report from the Commissioner for Standards in accordance with Standing Order 22.2(i).

8.1 The Committee considered correspondence from the Commissioner for Standards under paragraph 10 of the complaints procedure.